Friday, June 19, 2009

Hop.. Skip ..Jump.. Diane Duda and Sugar Nellie Blog hop

Welcome to "Art From The Heart" blog spot. My little crafty spot on the web. I hope you enjoy the fun little things that I have created to promote the *NEW* Diana Duda stamps by Sugar Nellie. For the first Sugar Nellie blog hop!!! Oh how fun and exciting!!

I have made several items to show just how fun this little stamp named "CURTY" can be. Please scroll down and have a closer look at all of the fun techniques I have used on these fun items. At the end of my post before you jump to the next blog please leave me a comment to be put into a drawing to win the Windowed Boxalope and card. I will draw the winner on Tuesday and post on my blog. You will have 3 days to get in touch with me and then I will redraw to give someone else a chance. I will ship anywhere in the world. I would love it if you would become a follower of my blog but not necessary to win.

Here we go.........................

Oh I have to tell you that I have had a VERY VERY hard time with my photos today. :o( sorry....

Windowed Boxalope and card:

This card is almost 6x6 in size. The Windowed boxalope is just a tad bigger than that. I have made my Windowed boxalope with my Scor-pal and covered the boxalope inside and out. I have added a window so that you can see the pretty little *Curtsy* image that I did add wings to. Isn't it beautiful? To make the window I used my nesties, and for the clear window I used clear aceate. (sp) I tied a bow with tulle around the whole Windowed boxalope. I have added Kaiser pearls, prima flowers, dew drops, rhinestones, rhinestone button and punched a pine sprig. I also have added that cute little pewter present charm with tag *for you*. For the card I have colored that sweet little *Curtsy* image with my watercolor pencils and copics. I have added butterfly wings to this image to show you just how fun she can be. :o) I added tiny pearls to the dress for buttons. I have used stickles on the wings and she has been popped with foam tape for that 3-D look. As you can see I have added dew drops, pearls, prima flowers and rhinestone button and tulle, blue antique trim and some pink trim as my fun embellies. The card has also been stitched inside and out. On the inside I have added a Sweet saying on the left side and left a big space on the right side for your own little message. Pink trim and flower with metal brad have been added. Can you see those cute little bows on the corners of the mats??

Box Purse: I found a box to cover with these yummy papers that I have put together to create a fun little purse. The handle is tubing with a tulle bow, roses, beaded key chain to hold those fun charms. I have also put a few Swarovski crystals onto the paper in spots. As for this wonderful image I have made into a cameo with my nesties and to give it that old worn look I added crackle accent. I am not so happy with the heavyness of the crackle. It did make the edges curl a tad so it doesn't look as much like a cameo as I would have liked. I have then added flowers with pearls and another pewter heart charm and that very fun *JUST BECAUSE* ticket. The inside of the purse and the bottom have also all been covered with pretty papers.

Candle:

I have had so much fun painting on candles. I tell you that painting on that tissue paper is a job but I feel that it is well worth the effort. The image I have painted onto tissue with my distressed inks and then heat set it into the candle. I then I took my acrylic paint and painted little pink dots all over that blue dress. I have also painted the wings with those fun sparkly stickles. Then add some old vintage trim then with some velvet ribbon. I have added prima roses, rhinestones, pearls, and a beautiful purse charm. The big bow is made from tulle.Matchbook note pad:

I have covered a note book to make it look like a book of matches. I have then inked all of the edges and sanded them all to make this piece look just a tad old and worn. The image has been painted with my watercolor pencils and copic pens. I have chosen to paper piece the dress. Then I have colored and shaded. I have also cut the image out very careful and popped it up with foam tape. Embellished with flowers, hand cut heart, crystal heart sheer ribbon, pearls, acrylic bubble.

Ingredients:this is a list of all items and products use on all items pictured.

Oh my you have been sooooo busy!! Love them all. he iomage is gorgeous and I love the cracked glass effect. The box card is amazing...no wonder you have been quiet this week. These are simply stunning! Judy xx

Wow when your first photo loaded up it took my breath away! it looked like I was looking in an expensive gift boutique's window! Well done, these are so incredibly beautiful what a lovely thing to receive all that as a gift, someone you know is going to be very lucky! x

Wow just picking my jaw up... you have done such a incredibly stunning beautiful job with this image just love all you attention to detail! NOW I want that stamp LOL! You window boxalope I will have to try it's stunning!!! Thanks for sharing your creativiy and inspiring, HuGs Kim x

Gorgeous creations. The first one (Boxalope and card) are simply stunning! I love the effect of the outside, but the inside card is just beautiful! Your second creation is just as gorgeous. i love the crackle effect and the heart and key charms! And the candle, well, I'm in awe of your talent! WOW - Simply Stunning all three!

OMG!! Ms. Jan...you're one talented lady!! These projects are all just gorgeous!! You amaze me!! What a sweet image and I can't wait to see all the Sugars when they're out!! Thanks for the detailed info!! :) HUGS

Wow Janny! You've been really busy making these super stunning creations! I love how you have shown how versatile this stamp can be! I think this stamp is my favourite out of all the new Diane Duda range!Have a great weekend!Hugs, Vicky -x-

WOW,WOW,WOW, Janny!!! You are sooo talented!! These creations are gorgeous!! I can't choose a favourite, they are all so very very beautiful with a lot of great details!Hope you'll have a great weekend :)Hugs, Gry-Heidi :o)

oh wow these are gorgeous makes :), they are all fabulous, great minds think alike eh , your crackle glaze looks brilliant :), i adore all of the papers and embellies you have used and the wings behind this super cute image are fab, such a good idea ;)

Janny, what a creative talent you have!!! I love all of the things you created, but especially the envelobox! I'm doing the blog hop and loving it. But I like your stuff so am going to start following your blog. My very insignificant blog is at http://jazzyjessesjourney.blogspot.com. I use it only to have a place to upload my creations. Thanks for sharing!

About Me

Hello, Welcome to my blog. I have been married for 35 years last July. We have three sons. Chris, Cameron, Cody. I also have 2 very cute granddaughters.
I have been a crafty person most of my life. I tole paint and cut my own wood, sew, knit, crochet, Quilt, embroidery,paper crafting, diy, cook and bake and I am a candy maker around the holidays and for special events. I also love to garden and be outside. I can spend days on one project, as its not about a race to the finish, but about how you get there and what you learn along the way. I love visiting other crafters blogs as they are an unlimited source of inspiration and beauty. I hope you like what you see on my blog and find a minute to leave me a comment.
Many blessings to all,
Janiel/janny